Pre diabetic

**Lunk1** · 01-28-2013, 07:57 PM

My wife just found out after blood work for hypoglycemia that she is pre-diabetic

Is there anything special or any advise to follow for diet specific to this condition\?

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-29-2013, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

My wife just found out after blood work for hypoglycemia that she is pre-diabetic

Is there anything special or any advise to follow for diet specific to this condition\?

Hmmm. Sorry to hear that. I am diabetic but controlled with diet , exercise and oral med.

small meals, low glycemic, limit sugar, eating regular like every 3 hours., limit processes foods and even fruit. Eat fibrous veggies and more protein. Watch for hidden sugars in sauces, dressings etc....

**RaginCajun** · 01-29-2013, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

My wife just found out after blood work for hypoglycemia that she is pre-diabetic

Is there anything special or any advise to follow for diet specific to this condition\?

Was she fasting at the time of the test?

Was it an A-1-C test or just a standard blood glucose meter?

As GGR said, I am pretty sure with diet and exercise she can turn this around.

GGR, what's meds are you taking?

**Lunk1** · 01-29-2013, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

Was she fasting at the time of the test?

Was it an A-1-C test or just a standard blood glucose meter?

As GGR said, I am pretty sure with diet and exercise she can turn this around.

GGR, what's meds are you taking?

She did a fasted test...it showed her blood sugar high, followed up with another test where they did fasted BW then consumed glocose and drew blood again. Doc is now planning to schedule the A1C test!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-29-2013, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

Was she fasting at the time of the test?

Was it an A-1-C test or just a standard blood glucose meter?

As GGR said, I am pretty sure with diet and exercise she can turn this around.

GGR, what's meds are you taking?

Metformin sweetie

**RaginCajun** · 01-29-2013, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

She did a fasted test...it showed her blood sugar high, followed up with another test where they did fasted BW then consumed glocose and drew blood again. Doc is now planning to schedule the A1C test!

gotcha and that sounds like protocol

they might put her on Actos or metformin but i believe that if she changes her lifestyle up some, she can overcome this with diet and exercise alone

**RaginCajun** · 01-29-2013, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

Metformin sweetie

that is what i was figuring

didn't know if you were on actos as well

**Lunk1** · 01-29-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

gotcha and that sounds like protocol

they might put her on Actos or metformin but i believe that if she changes her lifestyle up some, she can overcome this with diet and exercise alone

She exercise alot and is working on changing the diet AGAIN! As I have said...she lost over 80lbs and this was the reward...go figure!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

She exercise alot and is working on changing the diet AGAIN! As I have said...she lost over 80lbs and this was the reward...go figure!

Wow. She lost 80 lbs. awesome.

Maybe she was per diabetic b4???

**RaginCajun** · 01-29-2013, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

She exercise alot and is working on changing the diet AGAIN! As I have said...she lost over 80lbs and this was the reward...go figure!

80lbs is freakin awesome! did she lose it quick or gradually? i count diet as more important than just exercise alone. trust me!

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

Wow. She lost 80 lbs. awesome.

Maybe she was per diabetic b4???

maybe so.

**Lunk1** · 01-29-2013, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

Wow. She lost 80 lbs. awesome.

Maybe she was per diabetic b4???

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

80lbs is freakin awesome! did she lose it quick or gradually? i count diet as more important than just exercise alone. trust me!

maybe so.

Took her about 3 years...she has kept it off for another 4 or so now. Changed her whole lifestyle of course. Never had any health issues when she wa heavy...what a friggin deal.

Now she has to work on adjusting her diet again to avoid blood sugar issues.

**RaginCajun** · 01-29-2013, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Took her about 3 years...she has kept it off for another 4 or so now. Changed her whole lifestyle of course. Never had any health issues when she wa heavy...what a friggin deal.

Now she has to work on adjusting her diet again to avoid blood sugar issues.

the human body is crazy! that's why i love it!

how are her hormones? in check or all over the map? i know you will be the one to really know, hehehe

**Lunk1** · 01-29-2013, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

the human body is crazy! that's why i love it!

how are her hormones? in check or all over the map? i know you will be the one to really know, hehehe

She went on HRT (test/estro) about a year ago! Life is pretty good NOW lol!

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-30-2013, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

She went on HRT (test/estro) about a year ago! Life is pretty good NOW lol!

So she was treated for both low if u don't mind my asking?

**Lunk1** · 01-30-2013, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

So she was treated for both low if u don't mind my asking?

Low test but given the combo med. I cant speak for sure but I'm not sure the reaction of adding test in women causes the increase in estrogen. So both are given! Has worked friggen wonders.

**kronik420** · 01-30-2013, 11:07 PM

pre diabetic mean type 1 ?

**Lunk1** · 01-30-2013, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by kronik420

pre diabetic mean type 1 ?

type 2...non insulin dependent!

**kronik420** · 01-30-2013, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

type 2...non insulin dependent!

same as me

i take metformin too, 2x 500mg tabs per day

**kronik420** · 01-30-2013, 11:36 PM

i was diagnosed at 13 years old..

**Lunk1** · 01-30-2013, 11:50 PM

Interesting. She will be going in for 1 more Blood test yet. At this point I believe it can be controlled with diet, but for how long is anyones guess!